Palazzo Versace
Located on Australia's famous Gold Coast, the Palazzo contains 205 classically styled and elegant rooms, as well as 72 nearby condos for guests. The décor is a combination of classical and contemporary, providing guests with a location situated in the beautiful surroundings of the Gold Coast. The grounds are home to three world class restaurants, a private marina and in close proximity to some of the area's historical sites. Each room offers a private spa, Sony Playstation, in-house pay movies, air conditioning, working space, complimentary Internet and 24-hour news service. Guests can enjoy both an indoor and outdoor pool, spa and gym facilities, and beach access. Hot air ballooning, boating, golf, scuba and water skiing are all available. Nearby, guests can organize winery tours, tennis or deep sea fishing.
Palazzo Versace
Sea World Drive
Main Beach, Queensland 4217
Australia
(+61) 7 5509 8000
palazzoversace.com/flash/index.htm
BLUE Sydney
A 2007 inductee into the Conde Nast Traveler "Gold List," BLUE Sydney is situated perfectly on the clear blue waters of the Wharf at Woolloomooloo, and is close to the central business district, shopping, and the Sydney harbour. A spectacular boutique-style hotel with 100 rooms, this property includes 36 loft-style guestrooms, all decorated to retain the charm of the historic area. The hotel provides top of the line luxury, modern amenities and old world charm by filling rooms with a range of amenities, including 27 inch television, Internet access, DVD player, 250 thread-count linens and goose down duvet. Guests can enjoy on-site restaurant, bar, full-service gym and spa, as well as easy beach access. There is an indoor heated pool, golf and tennis nearby. Guests can take advantage of different water sports, as well as charter boats for deep sea fishing or scuba diving nearby.
BLUE Sydney
The Wharf at Woolloomooloo
6 Cowper Wharf Road
Sydney, NSW 2011
Australia
(+61) 2 9331 9000
tajhotels.com/sydney/
Chateau Yering
This manor house opened in 1997 as a 5-star luxury resort. The Chateau Yering has been accepted into the "Relais and Chateaux" association for keeping its traditional roots alive. The building sits on a lush 250 acres on the Yarra River. Thick gardens dating to the mid-1800's surround the property, and provide a peaceful park-like atmosphere. There are 32 suites, all with different amenities. Most rooms boast fine linens, antique furniture, king size bed, traditional claw foot tubs, and all have televisions with DVD players as well as balcony with varying views. The hotel provides 24-hour room service, on-site swimming pool, tennis court, bar, restaurant and salon. Golf, mountain biking, skeet shooting, fly fishing, horseback riding and hiking are all available nearby. Eco-friendly tours and hot air balloon rides can be arranged nearby.
Chateau Yering
Chateau Yering Historic House Hotel
42 Melba Highway
Yering, Yarra Valley, Victoria 3770
Australia
(+61) 3 9237-3333
chateauyering.com.au/index.asp
